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College Planning for Juniors. Klein Collins High School December 2009. Why Are We Here?. Preparing for your senior year and college admissions Course requests/June deadline PSAT scores SAT, ACT, THEA Researching Colleges Resumes. Overview . Planning=Less stress and better success - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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College Planning for JuniorsCollege Planning for JuniorsKlein Collins High SchoolDecember 2009
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Why Are We Here?Why Are We Here?
Preparing for your senior year and college admissions
Course requests/June deadline PSAT scores SAT, ACT, THEA Researching Colleges Resumes
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Overview Overview Planning=Less stress and better successEach “puzzle” will be different, but the
pieces are the same
Testing
Apply
Cost
RankGPA
Resume
values
interestscourses
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““College is a match to be College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.”made, not a prize to be won.”
This process is an individualized one—don’t choose your path based solely upon what your friends are doing.
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VocabularyVocabularySAT I—Reasoning Test CR+M+WACT—with writing (math,sci,Eng.,reading,writing)SAT II—Subject tests Only if neededTHEA—all public colleges in TX—you
may exempt with strong TAKS/SAT/ACTSchool Code 446693
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Planning: Research CollegesPlanning: Research Colleges
www.collegeboard.comwww.aie.orgwww.actstudent.orgwww.fastweb.comwww.applytexas.orgwww.collegeforalltexans.comwww.wiredscholar.comwww.college.gov
Look at requirements, dates, costs
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Factors to ConsiderFactors to Consider Location Housing Environment Size Facilities Activities
College expenses Financial aid Admission
Requirements: class rank and SAT/ACT score
Academics: what courses are required?
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Simplify College PlanningSimplify College PlanningKnow Yourself and your reasons for
attending collegeConsider college characteristicsList, compare, and visit collegesTESTApply for admission and observe deadlinesDevelop a plan to finance your educationReview and finalize your plans
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National College FairNational College FairIf you missed College Night in October, or
just need more information:
Sunday, April 11, 20101:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.George R. Brown Convention Centerwww.nacacnet.org/ncf for more info!
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TestingTesting Register to take SAT and/or ACT now Retest, if necessary, in October Prepare for testing—use online—free!
www.number2.com, www.collegeforalltexans.com
www.march2success.com THEA—for those going to Texas public colleges
—next year. Exit TAKS can exempt you!! Do your best.
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PSAT Score ReportsPSAT Score ReportsUse your test booklet to review questions
Go to www.collegeboard.com/quickstart
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To register for SATTo register for SATwww.collegeboard.comRegister and prep for SATReview PSATSearch for college information
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www.collegeboard.com/quickstart
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To register for ACTTo register for ACTwww.actstudent.orgYou can also research colleges on this site
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SAT and ACT datesSAT and ACT dates SAT Reasoning Test May 1st: register by
3/25 June 5th: register by
4/29 www.collegeboard.com $45.00
ACT plus writing April 10th: register
by 3/5 June 12th: register by
5/7 www.actstudent.org $47.00
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ResumeResumeA resume summarizes your information:(Activities, honors, employment, service)Sample on page 84 of Jr/Sr Handbook Online: KCHS Counseling/College InfoPreparing a resume before August will
save you hours of time next year
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Student Information SheetStudent Information Sheet
This form will be given to seniors at the beginning of school
It is used for letters of recommendationThe resume is a part of this information
sheet
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Class Ranking Class of ‘11Class Ranking Class of ‘11Prelim Class Rank available in MayOfficial class rank available in September
Due to later start date of school, this 6 semester ranking is the only one available for most college admissions deadlines!
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Review: Review: To Do ListTo Do ListResearch colleges/review course requestsVisit collegesTake SAT/ACT spring semesterKnow your college’s deadlinesCreate Resume before AugustBe ready to apply to your colleges in
September!
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Dual Credit/Dual Credit/exceptionalexceptional enrollmentenrollment
Seniors: English IVWe will use PSAT scores for qualificationCurrent DC History students have
priority/already qualified.Must apply online with Lone Star College,
meet test score minimum, register and pay.Details in January when we register for
classes.
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ASVAB test March 10thASVAB test March 10thSign up for this test in the counseling
officeGreat tool to help you with career choicesIt measures interests and aptitudes in many
areasFREE—taken at KCHS on a school dayREQUIRED if planning to join the
military
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Any questions?Any questions?Contact YourCounselor
Review this power point on the KCHS website
Handouts available at the front of the auditorium